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'Violent Life' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Italian drama will make its Blu-ray debut later this year. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Raro Video is bringing 'Violent Life' to Blu-ray in late 2014. A young thug develops a social conscience during a spell in the hospital, but after it motivates him to rescue a prostitute from drowning, he contracts tuberculosis and is forced to rethink his future. Directed by Paolo Heusc and Brunello Rondi. Based on the novel written by Pier Paolo Pasolini ('Trilogy of Life,' 'Salo: Or the 120 Days of Sodom'). Starring Franco Citti, Serena Vergano, and Enrico Maria Salerno. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Violent Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Apr 28, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nymphomaniac: Vol. I & Vol. II' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Lars von Trier's controversial two volume film will arrive on Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order it now.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Nymphomaniac: Vol. I & Vol. II' for Blu-ray on July 8. Individual releases for 'Nymphomaniac: Vol. I' and 'Nymphomaniac: Vol. II' will be available as well.'Nymphomaniac: Vol. I' is the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by newcomer Stacy Martin). 'Nymphomaniac: Vol. II' picks up with the story of Joe's adulthood, where her journey of self-discovery leads to darker complications. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $39.98. Suggested list price for each individual Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Nymphomaniac: Vol. I & Vol. II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Mon Apr 28, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Announces Three Catalog Titles for Blu-ray[teaser]Three 90s comedies are heading to Blu-ray in July.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is bringing 'Kindergarten Cop,' 'Cry-Baby,' and 'The Little Rascals' to Blu-ray on July 1.'Kindergarten Cop' - Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the unforgettable action-comedy 'Kindergarten Cop' from director Ivan Reitman. Detective John Kimble (Schwarzenegger) is a veteran of the mean streets of Los Angeles, ready and able to tackle anything. In order to trap an elusive criminal, he is forced to face his most challenging assignment yet: going undercover as a kindergarten teacher. Now facing 23 screaming kids, he has to keep them under control without blowing his top and his cover. Once he gains the respect of his class, as well as the affections of a beautiful teacher, Detective Kimble must prepare for a final confrontation with his prey. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include a Theatrical Trailer. 'Cry-Baby' - Eisenhower is President. Rock 'n' Roll is king. And Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker is the baddest hood in his high school. Johnny Depp heads up a supercool cast as the irresistible bad boy whose amazing ability to shed one single tear drives all the girls wild - especially Allison Vernon Williams (Amy Locane), a rich, beautiful "square" who finds herself uncontrollably drawn to the dreamy juvenile delinquent and his forbidden world of rockabilly music, fast cars and faster women. Directed by John Waters, 'Cry-Baby' is an outrageous musical comedy that captures the hysterical high-throttle world of 1954. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: It Came From Baltimore; Deleted Scenes; and Feature Commentary with Director John Waters. 'The Little Rascals' - They're all here! Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Stymie, Porky, Petey the dog and all of the 'Little Rascals' star in this hilarious heartwarming classic. Their new adventures begin at an emergency meeting of the "He-Man Womun Haters Club." Alfalfa has fallen in love with Darla, threatening the very existence of their "boys only" club. Further trouble ensues when their clubhouse is destroyed and their prized go-cart "The Blur" is stolen by the neighborhood bullies. How can they win the big race and its prize trophy? Through mischief and mayhem, tricks and ingenuity, the rascals will learn the value of true friendship...and even an appreciation of girls! Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Kindergarten Cop,' 'Cry-Baby,' and 'The Little Rascals' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under July 1.Posted Fri Apr 25, 2014 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Hidden Kingdoms' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The three-part documentary series will spotlight the animal kingdom's tiny creatures on Blu-ray in July. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, the BBC is preparing 'Hidden Kingdoms' for Blu-ray on July 8.There are entire worlds out there that you've never seen before. Worlds where an extraordinary yet unlikely cast of characters face epic struggles. This series reveals the astonishing lives of the tiny animal superheroes. In our world we may overlook them, but in the Hidden Kingdom they reign supreme - they're more resourceful, more courageous and even more deadly than the larger animals we're so much more familiar with. Enter the Hidden Kingdom and you'll discover a land beyond your imagination. Where a crack in the mud is a canyon, a puddle is as vast as an ocean, and a blade of grass becomes a skyscraper. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98.You can find the latest specs for 'Hidden Kingdoms' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Fri Apr 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Son of God' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The story of Jesus' life will be explored in the biblical epic coming to Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order the film here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Son of God' for Blu-ray on June 3.This major motion picture event -- an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. -- brings the story of Jesus' life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Son of God: Reborn; Making of Video (includes Spanish version); Son of God Set; and Compassion Video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $39.99.You can find the latest specs for 'Son of God' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Fri Apr 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Motel Life' is Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Emile Hirsch and Stephen Dorff is drifting toward Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Gaiam is preparing 'The Motel Life' for Blu-ray on June 3. Based on the popular novel by Willy Vlautin, 'The Motel Life' is a searing and profound examination of brotherhood set in the timeless Sierra Nevadan frontier. Frank (Emile Hirsch) and Jerry Lee Flannigan (Stephen Dorff) work odd jobs, drink hard, and drift from motel to motel. Their only escape is through Frank's fantastic stories and Jerry Lee's rich illustrations. Everything changes when Jerry Lee is involved in a hit-and-run accident, which forces the brothers across the state to the home of Frank's old flame, Annie (Dakota Fanning). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97.You can find the latest specs for 'The Motel Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Fri Apr 25, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Winter's Tale' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Akiva Goldsman's directorial debut will romance Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Winter's Tale' for Blu-ray on June 24.New York City is subsumed in arctic winds, dark nights, and white lights, its life unfolds, for it is an extraordinary hive of the imagination, the greatest house ever built, and nothing exists that can check its vitality. One night in winter, Peter Lake (Colin Farrell), orphan and master-mechanic, attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks the house is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the love between Peter, a middle-aged Irish burglar, and Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay), a young girl, who is dying. Supplements and a suggested list price have not been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Winter's Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 24.Posted Fri Apr 25, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mclintock!' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara star in this western comedy riding toward Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is bringing 'Mclintock!' to Blu-ray on May 20.John Wayne stars as George Washington McLintock, a proud, defiant cattle baron whose daughter is due home from college. But G.W.'s happy reunion is tempered by the arrival of his headstrong wife (Maureen O'Hara), who recently left him. Verbal fireworks explode, slapstick pratfalls bloom…and the Wayne-O'Hara "reconciliation" culminates with the notorious "spanking" scene and the biggest mudhole brawl this side of the Mississippi in this wild, raucous and hilarious Western comedy! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from a 4K scan, an English 5.1 and mono Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introduction by Leonard Maltin; Commentaries by Leonard Maltin, Frank Thompson, Maureen O’Hara, Stefanie Powers, Michael Pate, Michael Wayne and Andrew McLaglen; The Making of McLintock!; The Corset: Don’t Leave Home Without One!; 2-Minute Fight School; Photo Gallery; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.You can find the latest specs for 'Mclintock!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Thu Apr 24, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Bring It On' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The legendary teen comedy will start shaking its pom-poms on Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order it right.....NOW! [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Bring It On' for Blu-ray on July 1.'Bring It On' is the ultimate cheerleading movie, starring Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and Eliza Dushku. The Toro cheerleading squad has spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. For newly-elected team captain, Torrance (Dunst), the Toro's road to cheer glory stumbles when she discovers their perfectly choreographed routines were stolen from a hot hip-hop squad across town. Now the squad must scramble to find a new routine to compete in this year's competition. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Spotlight on Location: The Making of Bring It On; Deleted Scenes; Extended Scenes; Home Movie of the Car Wash Scene; Wardrobe and Makekup Tests; Blaque "As If" Music Video; Theatrical Trailer; and Feature Commentary with Director Peyton Reed Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $19.98.You can find the latest specs for 'Bring It On' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.Posted Thu Apr 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Flowers of Evil: Complete Collection' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 13-episode anime series will be available on Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Section 23 is preparing 'Flowers of Evil: Complete Collection' for Blu-ray on July 8.Darkness lurks everywhere, in every human heart, and sometimes it takes just a second of weakness for it to take root. For Takao Kasuga, that germination begins when his obsession with his beautiful classmate Nanako meets the opportunity to "borrow" her used gym clothes. Unfortunately, his loathsome act of laundry theft is witnessed by Nakamura, the strange girl who sits behind him in class. Soon, Nakamura's own dark obsessions begin to hook their twisted tendrils into Takao's miserable existence. Blackmailed into a "contract" under the threat of having his guilt revealed to his entire class, the former bookworm who could spend hours reading Beaudelaire's "The Flowers of Evil" now finds himself entwined in Nakamura's growing fantasies as she leads him down the garden path to damnation. As their blossoming relationship becomes ever darker, even the seemingly innocent Nanako is pulled into the nightmare. Just what are Nakumura's ultimate plans, and will the increasingly trapped Takao really be willing to carry them out? What you sow, you must ultimately reap, and there's certain to be a harrowing harvest ahead.The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a lossless Japanese soundtrack. There are no supplements included. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc set is $59.98.You can find the latest specs for 'Flowers of Evil: Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Thu Apr 24, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
